Growing Minds Learning Center
1336 W Minor St, Emmaus, PA
5.0· 11 reviews
Premier Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Premier Early Learning Center
Premier Early Learning Center is a child care center in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Premier Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Premier Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 126 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252022
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/28/26 child # 1 was left alone inside the classroom for at least 2 minutes. On 8/5/26 Staff # 1, # 2 and # 3 confirmed that Child # 1 was alone in the classroom for at least 2 minutes on 7/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2026
Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Toddler room did not have the emergency transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 6/4/17 and 6/9/22. File for Staff # 1 contained FBI clearances dated 6/5/17 and 6/10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
Jun 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Between June 12, 2025, and June 24, 2025, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. Upon completion of the investigation, it was confirmed that on June 10, 2025, at approximately 10:25 AM, it was observed that Staff Person #1 lifted Child #1 by the waist, roughly set the child down between her legs and pulled the child's hair. Staff Person #1 was immediately suspended from a childcare position and later terminated from her position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“One of the school buses was due for its state safety inspection by 12/31/24 and as of 1/2/25 it had not been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last fire drill was conducted June 3, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff person #3 has not completed the approved health and safety training required within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff person #4 has not completed the approved pediatric first aid/cpr training required within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the kindergarten classroom and in the boys bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, the diaper changing pad in the infant room was observed to be ripped in two places and therefore was unable to be properly sanitized after use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, exposed bolts were observed on the preschool playground. A cracked toy box lid, presenting pinch points, was observed on the toddler playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.175(c) Manufacturer's instructions used
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, the manufacturers' instructions for the four booster seats in the van were not able to be located.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23 on site. During the inspection, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The dates of the testing were 8/9/22, 9/13/22, 10/11/22, 11/15/22, 12/7/22, 1/11/22, 2/9/22, 3/7/22, 4/6/22, 5/8/22, and 6/2/22, showing four times when the testing of the fire detection system had not been conducted in a thirty day period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, the child files were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 did not include a letter of exemption or documentation that the flu vaccine had been administered in the past year. The date of the last flu vaccine was 12/17/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/8/23-6/9/23. During the inspection, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 included the request for a PA state police clearance made 10/29/20, but did not include a current PA State Police clearance. A review of the file for Staff Person #2, found that the PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, and PA Child Abuse Clearance had not been updated within 60 months. (PA State Police: 12/12/17, 3/3/23; FBI: 12/6/17, 3/9/23; Child Abuse: 12/27/17, 3/12/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
Jun 24, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #1 is missing the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #1 is missing the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff #1's health assessment and TB results are dated 6/10/22, they were not on file at time of initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1's health assessment and TB results are dated 6/10/22, they were not on file at time of initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility is not completing fire system checks every 30 days. System check was completed on 2/11/22 and another on 3/17/22 this is a span of 34 days. System check was completed on 4/14/22 and another on 5/27/22 this is a span of 43 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #2 is missing the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Premier Early Learning Center
Is Premier Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Premier Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Premier Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Premier Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Premier Early Learning Center care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Premier Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Premier Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Premier Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 967-9767 to ask.
What is Premier Early Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 967-9767.
Where is Premier Early Learning Center?
3853 Allen St, Emmaus, PA 18049. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Minds Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.